Simone Fratini

GKN Driveline manufactures automotive components (sideshafts and props) and is the largest division of GKN Automotive (€2.6B T/o, 24 plants). Global Director Commercial Finance, leading Programme Controlling, Product Costing, Strategic Planning, New Business Modelling, VA/VE initiatives, Make vs. Buy decisions, Capex Assessments, Cost Reductions, and Benchmarking Analysis. I report to Head of Commercial Finance with board-level exposure. 10 reports across USA, Mexico, Italy, Slovenia,France,UK and Japan.

Global lead for Product Costing, New Business Modelling, and Make vs. Buy analysis across Driveline and ePowertrain divisions. Reported to VP Commercial Finance (UK) with 8 reports across USA, Poland, France, Slovenia, and Japan

Divisional Lead (ePowertrain Division, Turnover €1.5B, 9 plants) for Programme Controlling, Product Costing, Strategic Planning, New Business Modelling, Make vs Buy analysis, Capex evaluation, and Cost Reduction initiatives. Reported to VP Finance (UK) with 2 direct reports across Poland and Singapore.

Regional Lead (Europe) for Programme Controlling, Product Costing (Manufacturing), Strategic Planning, New Business Modelling, Make vs Buy analysis, Capex evaluation, and Cost Reduction initiatives. Reported to VP Finance Europe (Germany) with 4 direct reports in Poland, Germany, Sweden, and France

GKN Wheels Carpenedolo (subsidiary of GKN Italia) was part of the Land Systems Division and produced wheels for the agricultural and light construction markets (turnover €50M; 260 employees). Responsible for Finance, Controlling, and IT departments at the plant. Managed 8 reports. Reported to the Managing Director and the Divisional CFO in Redditch (UK). Served as a member of the Board of Directors (CdA) as Director.

GKN Driveline Firenze S.p.A. was part of the Driveline Division and manufactured sideshafts for major car manufacturers (FIAT and BMW). Annual sales were approximately €120M, with around 450 employees. Responsible for Controlling at the plant. Managed 2 direct reports. Reported to the Finance Director and was a member of the local management team

Electrolux is a global leader in household and professional appliances, selling over 50 million products annually in more than 150 countries. Electrolux Zanussi Firenze was part of the Cold Division and manufactured fridges and freezers (approx. 500 employees; annual turnover around €110M). In charge of Controlling activities. Reported to the Plant Financial Controller and to the Global Controller Purchasing

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